D  on  t  Forget 

In  looking  over  the  Beauti  ful  De¬ 
signs  within,  that  each  house  can  he 
Artistically  fitted  out  with  Lighting 
Fixtures  to  suit  any  purse,  at  our  old 
friends,  the 

Minneapolis  Gas  Fixture 
Company 

802  Nicollet  Ave. 
D.  E.  Branham,  Pres. 


ANDREWS  HOT 
WATER  HEATING 

THE  COST  OF  HEATING  A  HOME 

O  you  know  that  a,  hot  water  heating  plant  costs  less  than  any  other  system  of  heating, 
less  than  stoves,  less  than  a  furnace  or  steam — and  is  more  satisfactory? 

The  Andrews  Hot  Water  Heating  ^Systems,  scientifically  designed  and  manufactured 
by  thousands  from  the  best  of  material  and  sold  direct  “from  factory  to  user,”  can  be  placed 
til  your  house  at  such  a  price  that  you  can  not  afford  any  other  method  of  heating. 

OUR  72-PAGE  BOOK  “HOME  HEATING”  explains  the  principles  of  hot-water  heating, 
tells  how  you  can  get  valuable  information  about  boilers,  how  to  estimate  radiation,  proper  size 
of  piping,  costs  and  much  information  of  practical  value.  It  tells  about  the  Andrews  System  in 
detail,  gives  a  large  list  of  users  in  every  state,  sent  free  for  the  names  of  two  persons  likely  to 
be  interested  in  the  purchase  of  a  heating  ^|||^  plant. 


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This  is  an  Improved  and 
simplified  method  of  heat¬ 
ing  Duildings— old  as  well 
as  new — including  a  num¬ 
ber  of  exclusive  patented 
features.  It  is  the  result 
of  highly  specialized 
engineering  practice 
combining  all  the  esser 
tiais  of  a  simple  and  ecc 
nomical  heating  plan; 

These  plants  are  sole 
direct  from  factory  to 
user,  saving  25  to  75  per 
cent  of  the  price  paid  us. 

Every  plant  is  individually 
planned  by  our  engineers 
and  laid  out  on  your  archi¬ 
tect’s  plans  or  plans  made 
by  our  engineers  from  a 
sketch  with  measurements 

sent  us  by  you.  Each  of  our  heating  plant  is  sold  under 


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THIS  6-ROOM  <j 
HOUSE  * 
HEATED  for 


This  will  be  sent  to 
any  one  sending  us 
architect’s  plan  or 
any  rough  sketch 
with  measurements,  windows,  etc.,  as  ex¬ 
plained  in  “Home  Heating,”  also  estimate 
of  what  you  should  pay  for  erect¬ 
ing,  if  you 
employ  a 
mechanic 
or  handy 
man. 

J.R.  McClean, 

Wilton  Jet., 

Iowa,  writes : 

•‘Our  plant  is 
giving  us  very 
good  satisfac¬ 
tion  and  has 
come  np  to 
your  guaran¬ 
tee;  have  had  no 
trouble  in  keep¬ 
ing  the  house 
very  comfortable 
through  the  cold¬ 
est  weather  (20 
degrees),  with 
about  ous-half 
more  eoal  than  It 
took  to  run  our 
hard-eoal  stove,  which 
only  healed  two  rooms.” 


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PROPOSAL, 

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FOR 


facsimile  of  which  is  shown  in  “Home  Heating” — the  strongest  guar 
anty  offered  by  any  firm  and  one 
which  we  coulcf  not  afford  to  give  if 
the  plants  were  not  universally 
,  satisfactory. 


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THE  MATERIAL 


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Heating  Co. 

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includes  richly  ornamented  Radiators,  An¬ 
drews  steel  boiler,  Andrews  Regurgitating 
safety  valve,  fittings,  valves,  floor  and  ceiling 
plates,  gold  bronze  brushes  and  also  all 
piping  cut  and  threaded  so  that  any  handy 
man  can  screw  together  complete. 

The  Andrews  Steel  Boiler  is  manufac¬ 
tured  In  two  styles — vertical  and  locomotive 
— from  60,000  pound  steel  of  the  same  thick¬ 
ness  as  steam-power  boilers,  containing 
large  amount  of  quick-heating  surface, 
making  the  most  economical  fuel  consump¬ 
tion  and  no  repairs. 


mm 


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Sectional  View 
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Pi  pi  no,  Radiator 
Expansion  Tank 
and  Circulation 
of  Water 


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Chicago,  111. 


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INTRODUCTION 


&  & 

TO  OUR  PATRONS— 

This  book  of  designs  is  sent  to  you  with  the  hope  that  it  may  help  you  in 
the  selection  of  a  plan  for  your  future  home  that  will  always  remain  a  source 
of  comfort  and  enjoyment.  Particular  attention  has  been  given  to  the  arrange¬ 
ment  of  the  rooms  so  that  no  space  shall  be  left  that  does  not  have  its  distinctive 
use.  No  work  has  been  spared  so  as  to  produce  an  arrangement  that  will 
lessen  the  work  of  the  house-wife  and  make  as  easy  as  possible  her  manifold 
duties. 

The  exteriors  of  these  cottages  have  been  designed  with  the  idea  of  fur¬ 
nishing  an  attractive  design  of  a  pattern  that  will  be  inexpensive  to  build. 

It  is  impossible  in  this  limited  space  to  anticipate  all  the  peculiar  require¬ 
ments  on  account  of  some  local  condition  that  our  patrons  may  have  to  deal 
with,  but  we  can  without  doubt  fulfill  your  wants  if  you  write  us  stating  just 
what  your  requirements  are  and  which  one  of  the  designs  shown  comes  nearest 
to  your  ideas.  In  a  great  many  cases  we  can  change  the  plans  at  a  very 
small  additional  cost  so  as  to  be  satisfactory  to  you. 

It  is  impossible  for  us  to  illustrate  here  all  the  designs  which  we  have 
completed,  and  as  we  are  designing  new  homes  constantly  it  may  be  possible 
that  we  can  send  you  by  return  mail  just  the  arrangement  you  wish.  Your 
correspondence  is  solicited. 

Our  estimate  cannot  be  considered  as  exact,  as  local  conditions,  thorough¬ 
ness  with  which  the  work  is  performed,  the  interior  finish  and  decorating,  are 
all  matters  which  greatly  alter  prices  and  which  we  have  no  way  of  estimating. 

All  floor  plans  are  drawn  to  one=quarter  inch  scale  and  specifications  are 
written  especially  for  the  plans  with  which  they  are  sent. 

Do  not  attempt  to  build  any  house  without  complete  plans  and  specifica¬ 
tions  for  same,  as  by  so  doing  you  are  only  endangering  yourself  to  misunder¬ 
standings  which  often  lead  to  law-suits. 

With  our  best  wishes  that  your  future  home  may  be  a  source  of  pride 
and  handiness,  we  are  yours  to  command, 

THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY, 

5  1  5  Century  Bldg.,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

REMOVED  TO 
49  PATTON  BUILDING, 

MILWAUKEE,  WIS. 


LINOFELT 


THE  MATERIAL  THAT  WILL  KEEP  OUT 
THE  FROST  AS  WELL  AS  THE  WIND 


It  Will  Save 


Forty  Per  C  ent  of  your 
Fuel  Bill 


If  applied  between  sheatmg  and  siding  on  outside 
walls  and  between  studding  as  a  substitute  for 
back  plaster.  We  have  proven  this  hy  actual  test. 


IT  COSTS  BUT  LITTLE 


more  than  the  ordinary  way  of  budding.  The 
saving  m  one  season  will  pay  the  difference  and 
you  will  have  a  comfortable  house  free  from 
drafts  in  the  bargain.  Ask  your  architect  about 
it.  Write  for  free  booklet  and  sample. 

ADDRESS 

Union  Fibre  Company 

104  Mechanic  Street 


WINONA,  MINN. 


THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY,  MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN. 


No.  143. 

Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  $35.00 


This  design  would  appear  at  its  best  on  a  corner  lot  or  as  a  suburban  home. 

Entering  the  hall  from  which  the  stairs  start  we  have  a  view  of  the  fine  living  room  which 
is  made  doubly  attractive  by  the  large  bay  window  and  the  fine  fire  place. 

The  dining  room  opens  off  of  this  room  direct  and  an  exceflent  pantry  connects  with  a  good 
kitchen. 

A  back  stairs  to  the  stair  landing  could  be  provided  if  desired. 

Three  good  bedrooms,  a  bath  room  and  an  extra  large  chamber,  with  childs  room  off  of  it,  are 
arranged  on  second  floor. 

The  attic  furnishes  ample  room  for  storage  purposes. 

The  interior  finish  and  decoration  of  this  home  will  so  materially  alter  the  cost  that  we  will  not 
attempt  to  estimate  the  cost  until  our  client  decides  on  finish  preferred. 


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TWENTIETH  CENTURY  COTTAGES 


No.  138.  Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  530.00 


This  duplex  design, 
while  inexpensive  to 
build,  has  a  destinct- 
ive  charm  that  is  often 
lacking  in  houses  of 
this  character.  The 
good  returns  which  an 
investment  of  this 
character  yields  war¬ 
rants  your  careful 
study  before  deciding 
just  what  description 
of  a  house  you  will 
build. 

The  small  hall  off 
of  the  kitchen  which 
connects  the  bath- 
room  and  chambers 
gives  this  part  of  the 
house  a  privacy  that 
will  be  appreciated. 

At  the  present  high 
prices  of  material  and 
labor  this  house  will 
cost  $3560  to 
build,  exclusive  of 
heating  or  plumbing. 


THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY,  MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN. 


No.  112. 


Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  of  this  cottage  for  $19.00. 


This  charming  picturesque  cottage  is  one  in  which  we  have  centered  our  best  efforts  to  produce 
an  exterior  and  interior  arrangement  that  will  give  to  our  patrons  all  of  those  little  details  which 
distinguish  the  well  built  and  designed  home  from  that  planned  by  an  inefficient  builder. 

The  vestibule  opens  direct  into  the  large  living  room  with  a  view  of  a  pretty  fire-place  in  front, 
and  to  the  right  a  cozy  little  den  and  open  staircase.  The  passage  direct  to  kitchen  has  a  lavatory  and 
is  also  used  as  an  entrance  to  the  cellar  stairs  where  we  have  a  door  opening  on  the  grade  to  the  yard. 

The  well  lighted  dining 
room  with  a  built-in  side¬ 
board,  and  door  opening 
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A  well  ordered  pantry' 
opens  into  a  good  kitchen. 

Steps  from  the  kitchen 
lead  to  the  landing  and 
then  to  second  floor,  \ 
where  we  have  three 
fine  bed-rooms  with 
roomy  closents. 

Height  of  first  floor  9 
| ft.;  second  floor  8J  ft.; 
land  cellar  7  ft. 

Estimated  cost  of  this 
cottage  $  1  800,  exclusive 
of  heating  or  plumbing. 


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TWENTIETH  CENTURY  COTTAGES 


No.  140 


Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  $35.00 


We  have  designed  this  house  in  answer  to  the  numerous  requests  which  we  have  received 
for  a  large  country  home  of  simple  design. 

This  would  be  a  good  design  from  which  to  build  of  concrete  blocks. 

The  dining  room  and  living  room  are  divided  by  an  arch,  thus  giving  the  effect  of  one  large 
room,  which  would  be  of  ample  size  for  all  occasions. 

A  convenient  room  with  a  separate  outside  entrance  is  set  apart  for  use  as  an  office. 

The  stairs  can  be  reached  from  the  dining  room  or  the  kitchen. 

A  chamber  and  bathroom  are  provided  on  first  floor,  and  six  chambers  and  bath  room  on  the 
second  floor. 

Height  of  first  floor,  nine  feet;  second  floor,  eight  and  one-half  feet;  cellar,  seven  feet. 


THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY,  MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN. 


No.  168. 

Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  $24.00. 

The  home  which  we  illustrate  above  was  designed  for  a  Superintendent  of  schools  in  Northern 
Minnesota.  The  hall  leads  direct  from  the  vestibule  to  the  stairs  and  has  an  opening  on  the  left  to 
a  cozy  little  den  and  on  the  right  to  the  fine  large  living  room  with  its  corner  fire  place.  A  fine, 
large  dining  room  connects  through  the  pantry  with  a  good  kitchen. 

Four  good  cham¬ 
bers  and  a  bathroom 
are  finished  on  sec¬ 
ond  floor  and  three 
rooms  can  be  finished 
in  the  attic  if  needed. 

The  door  on  the  grade 
landing  of  the  cellar 
stairs  permits  the 
rooms  on  the  second 
floor  being  reached 
from  the  outside  with¬ 
out  interfering  with  the 
privacy  of  the  family 
on  the  first  floor. 

Estimate  cost 
$2150,  not  including 
heating  or  plumbing. 

Ffeight  First  floor  9  ft. 
second  8^  ft.  and  cel¬ 
lar  7ift. 


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PLAN  N°l©8 


THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY ,  MINNEAPOLIS ,  M/7V7V. 


No.  148 

Complete  plans  and  specifications  for  $18.00 


The  one  story  cottage  which  we  illustrate  here  would  make  a  very  interesting  design  if  built  of 
concrete  blocks  or  brick.  The  interior  shows  careful  study  and  an  appreciation  of  the  require¬ 
ments  of  a  well  ordered  home. 


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Co.*  Hrifs' 


From  the  porch  we  enter  the  large  living  room 
which  connects  direct  with  a  well  lighted  dining  room 
from  which  a  door  leads  to  the  kitchen.  A  large 
double  cupboard  is  substituted  for  a  pantry. 

The  central  hall  gives  a  privacy  to  the  bath  rooms 
and  chambers  and  enables  those  on  the  second  floor 
to  reach  any  first  floor  room  without  passing  through 
any  other. 

Two  fine  large  chambers  with  an  alcove  open¬ 
ing  off  of  one  are  arranged  on  first  floor.  One  or 
more  could  be  provided  on  second  floor  if  necessary. 

Height  of  cellar  1\  ft.  First  floor  9  ft. 

This  house  will  cost  $1500  and  up,  depending 
upon  material  used  for  construction  and  interior  finish. 


THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY,  MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN. 


No.  119. 


Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  this  house  for  $25.00 

This  beautiful  home 
was  built  for  a  prominent 
Minneapolis  attorney. 

Space  forbids  a  com¬ 
plete  description  but  a 
careful  study  of  the  floor 
plans  will  convince  you 
that  this  arrangement  can¬ 
not  be  excelled  for  com¬ 
pactness,  convenience  and 
beauty. 

Height  of  first  floor 
9  ft.;  second  floor  8J  ft.; 


cellar  7  ft. 

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exclusive  of  heating  or 
plumbing,  about  $3000 
depending  on  the  interior 
finish  and  how  well  it  is 
built. 


FIRST  FLOOR  PLAK 


FLOOR  PLA 


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TWENTIETH  CENTURY  COTTAGES 


This  artistic  tho  simple  designed  house  was  constructed  for  a  well  known  Minneapolis  citizen. 
The  exactness  with  which  details  are  carried  out  is  what  gives  to  this  house  its  charming  home¬ 
like  look.  At  a  small  expense,  brick  or  stone  could  be  substituted  for  the  porch  column  and  would 
add  considerable  to  the  richness  of  the  effect. 

The  reception  hall  has  a  beautiful  open  stairway,  a  large  front  window  and  a  neat  little  oriel  window 
of  a  fancy  stained  glass  design.  An  archway  opens  into  the  living  room  with  a  fine  open  fire=place. 

A  fine  kitchen  and 
dining  room  are  con¬ 
nected  by  a  well  or¬ 
dered  pantry.  The 
cellar  stairs  have  a  door 
opening  outside  from 
the  grade  landing. 

Second  floor  is  divi¬ 
ded  into  four  chambers 
with  a  fine  bathroom. 
t  There  is  ample  space 
for  three  large  rooms 
in  the  attic. 

Height  of  first  floor 
9  ft.;  second  floor  8j> 
ft.;  and  cellar  7  ft. 

The  estimate  cost  of 
this  house  is  $2375, 
without  heating 
plumbing. 


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THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY,  MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN 


No.  107  Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  this  house  for  $10.00 


This  is  a  simple  but  popular  house,  which  can  be  built  at  a  moderate  price.  The  wide  porch 
with  the  large  columns  resting  on  a  base  composed  of  concrete  blocks,  and  finished  with  Ionic  caps, 
gives  a  very  striking  appearance  to  an  exterior  which  might  otherwise  appear  plain. 

The  reception  hall  opens  into  a  fine  large  living-room  which  is  well  lighted  by  three  large  win¬ 
dows.  After  entering  the  dining  room  we  have  a  full  view  through  the  glass  door  into  the  conser¬ 
vatory  which  when  filled  with  a  few  plants  adds  considerable  to  the  cheerfulness  of  this  room.  The 
steps  from  the  kitchen  lead  to  the  landing  on  the  stairs,  permitting  us  to  reach  the  second  floor  without 

passing  through  the 
tront  part  of  the  house. 

We  have  three  good 
chambers  on  this  floor, 
four  excellent  closets 
and  a  fine  bath-room. 1 

The  cellar  is  speci¬ 
fied  to  extend  under 
the  entire  house  and  is 
seven  feet  to  joists; 
first  floor  nine  feet  and 
second  floor  eight  feet. 

This  house  can  be 
built  for  $1350,  not 
including  heating 
plumbing. 


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TWENTIETH  CENTURY  COTTAGES 


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Complete  Plans  and  Specifications  for  this  house  for  $12.00 

The  beautiful  little  cottage  shown  in  this  illustration  has  received  more  favorable  comments  than 
any  other  design  shown  in  our  book.  It  possesses  that  rare  quality,  an  artistic  home  with  a  small  outlay. 

The  exterior  is  finished  with  cement  plaster  on  wire  lath.  This  is  at  the  present  time  the  most 
popular  finish  in  the  east  and  is  rapidly  gaining  favor  in  the  west  on  account  of  durability  and  cheapness. 
The  vestibule  leads  into  a  large  living-room  which  is  made  doubly  attractive  by  the 

fine  bay  window  and  corner  fire  place.  , 

A  pleasant  dining-room  with  built-in-side-board  is  connected  with  the  kitchen  by  a  good  pantry. 

A  grade  landing  on  cel¬ 
lar  stairs  has  a  door  open¬ 
ing  to  the  yard,  thus 
giving  a  direct  entrance 
to  the  cellar  from  the 
outside. 

Two  good  chambers 
and  a  fine  bath  room  are 
finished  on  second  floor. 

If  the  small  chamber  is 
not  needed  on  first  floor 
it  would  make  a  pretty 
little  den  or  nursery. 

Height  of  cellar  to 
joists  7  ft.;  first  floor  9  ft.; 
and  second  floor  8  ft. 

This  house  will  cost 
$  1  200,  exclusive  of  heat¬ 
ing  and  plumbing 

FIRST  FLOOR  PLAN. 


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THE  RUSSELL  COMPANY,  MINNEAPOLIS,  MINN. 


This  popular  square  house  is  sure  to  be  pleasing  to  a  great  number  of  our  readers  on  account 
of  its  simplicity  and  economical  cost  in  building.  The  wide  cornice  and  bay  window  add 
considerable  to  the  exterior  view. 

Passing  through  the  vestibule  we  enter  the  living  room,  which  is  connected  with  dining-room 
by  sliding  doors.  The  fire-place  and  large  window  give  this  room  a  cheerful  homelike  look. 

A  good  pantry  which  opens  into  a  neat  little  kitchen  serves  as  a  passage  between  these  two  rooms. 

Three  fine  chambers  and  a  bath  room  are  finished  on  second  floor. 

The  small  chamber  on  first  floor,  if  not  needed,  could  be  used  as  an  office,  a  library  or  sewing  room. 

This  house  will  cost  to  build  $1250,  exclusive  of  heating  or  or  plumbing. 

Height  of  cellar  7  ft.;  first  floor  9  ft.;  second  floor  8  ft. 


FIRST  FLOOR  ft  Art. 


Sec?md  Floor  Aan 


TWENTIETH  CENTURY  COTTAGES 


No.  103. 

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A  careful  study  of  this  small  cottage  will  convince  you  that  we  appreciate  the  wants  of  those 
who  like  an  artistic  little  home  at  a  moderate  cost. 

As  designed,  the  foundation  of  this  cottage  is  made  of  concrete  to  surface  and  blocks  of  same 
material  are  used  in  pillars  and  foundation  above  grade. 

The  bay  window  and  large  front  window  give  the  living  room  plenty  of  light  and  sunshine  and 
three  windows  in  the  dining  room,  with  sliding  doors  between,  give  these  rooms  a  very  attractive 
appearance.  If  desired,  at  a  small  additional  cost  a  fire-place  could  be  put  in  the  corner  of  the  living 
room  next  to  chimney.  This  would  add  considerable  to  the  appearance  of  the  interior  of  the  house. 

The  second  floor  contains  three  medium-sized  bed-rooms  and  bath-room. 

As  you  will  notice,  the  chimney  is  so  located  as  to  enable  the  owner  to  heat  the  house  with 
stoves  if  preferred. 

Some  expense  might  be  saved  in  excavating  only  part  of  the  cellar  but  as  a  rule  in  a  home 
occupied  during  the  entire  year  we  do  not  recommend  it  for  various  reasons. 

This  house  can  be 
built  for  $  1  000,  ex¬ 
clusive  of  heating  or 
plumbing. 

Height  of  cellar  se¬ 
ven  ft;  first  floor  nine 
ft.;  second  floor  eight  ft. 


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No.  101 

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The  above  illustration  is  one  that  we  know  will  be  one  of  the  most  popular  of  our  1907  plans. 
A  careful  study  of  the  interior  arrangement  will  convince  you  that  particular  attention  has  been  given 
to  make  this  a  convenient  and  beautiful  home.  The  large  living  room  in  the  front  part  of  the  house 
opens  into  a  beautiful  well  lighted  dining  room. 

The  den  opening  off  the  hall  could  be  used  as  a  nursery,  sewing  room,  or  an  office,  by  cutting 
a  door  through  to  the  porch.  The  steps  leading  from  kitchen  to  landing  gives  the  same  effect  as 
two  staircases. 

The  upper  floor  has  three  large  and  well  arranged  bedrooms,  each  with  one  or  more 
large  roomy  closets. 


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The  house  as  designed 
is  brick  veneered  to  se¬ 
cond  story  and  cement 
plaster  finish  to  eaves. 
The  porch  has  cement 
floor  and  large  stone  pil¬ 
lars.  If  desired,  this  house 
could  be  finished  to  second 
floor  with  siding,  and 
shingle  to  eaves. 

This  house  can  be  built 
for  $2000,  exclusive  of 
heat  or  plumbing. 

Basement  is  7  feet,  first 
floor  9  feet,  and  second 
floor  8J  feet  high. 


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Entering  the  re¬ 
ception  hall  the  eye 
is  attracted  by  the 
the  fire-place  with 
the  seat  under  the 
open  staircase,  and 
the  view  through 
the  columned  arch¬ 
way  into  the  living- 
room. 

The  second  floor 
has  three  spacious 
chambers  with  plen¬ 
ty  of  closet  room. 

Two  more  bed¬ 
rooms  could  be  fin¬ 
ished  in  the  attic. 

Height  of  first 
floor  9  ft.;  second 
floor  85  ft.;  and 
cellar  7  ft. 

This  house  can 
be  built  today  for 
$2200,  exclusive 
of  heating  or 
plumbing. 


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No.  113. 

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This  charming  little  cottage  is  designed  to  fill  the  wants  of  those  with  a  taste  for  a  comfortable 
home.  Altho  only  twenty-one  ft.  square  we  have  embodied  in  it  the  best  in  arrangement  and  con¬ 
struction,  only  on  a  smaller  scale,  of  what  is  found  in  the  finer  houses. 

This  cottage  is  made  up  of  what  is  inexpensive  in  the  way  of  materials  but  still  gives  a  good 
effect  for  the  small  expenditure. 

Entering  through  the  small  reception  hall  from  which  the  stairs  start,  we  pass  into  a  living  room 
having  three  large  windows  and  opportunity  for  a  corner  fire-place. 

Sliding  doors  separate  the  dining  room  which  connects  through  the  fine  pantry  with  a  good  kit¬ 
chen.  A  door  opens  outside  from  the  grade  landing  on  cellar  stairs. 


Second  floor  has 
three  small  chambers 
with  good  closet  rooms 
and  fine  bath  with 
linen  closet. 

Height  of  first  floor 
9  ft.;  second  floor  8  ft.; 
cellar  7  ft. 

Estimate  cost, 
$1200,  exclusive  of 
dwh  ^heating  or  plumbing. 


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No.  134. 

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This  small  cottage,  although  artistic,  is  still  a  very  simple  design  and  can  be  very  economically 
built.  Three  range  rock  is  used  for  foundation  above  grade  with  three-inch  siding  for  remainder  of 
exterior,  with  exception  of  apex  and  gable,  which  is  cement  plaster. 

Our  efforts  have  been  centered  in  this  little  home  to  produce  an  interior  arrangement  that  is 
convenient  and  inexpensive.  Entering  the  living-room  from  the  porch  we  have  to  our  left  a  large, 
well  lighted  dining-room  which  is  connected  direct  to  the  kitchen.  A  fine  double  cupboard  is  sit¬ 
uated  between  these  two  rooms  and  substituted  for  the  pantry. 

Particular  attention  is  called  to  location  of  bath-room. 
Notice  how  conveniently  it  can  be  reached  from  the 
kitchen,  the  living- 
room  or  second 
floor. 

If  preferred,  the 
small  rear  chamber 
could  be  used  as 
a  bath-room  and  a 
bed-room  provided 
on  the  first  floor. 

This  house  can 
be  built  for  $1 ,350 
exclusive  of  heating 
or  plumbing. 

Height  of  cellar, 
seven  ft.;  first  floor, 
nine  ft.;  second 
floor,  eight  ft.  Cel¬ 
lar  extends  under 
entire  house. 


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This  picturesque  home,  on  account  of  imposing  and  striking  appearance,  will  seem  more  ex¬ 
pensive  than  its  size  warrants.  The  outside  measurements,  twenty-two  by  thirty-one,  are  compara¬ 
tively  small  when  the  number  and  size  of  the  rooms  are  considered. 

Four  range  rock  i;  used  for  foundation  above  grade  and 
cement  blocks  for  the  first  story  and  remainder  of  building  is 
finished  with  cement  plaster  on  wire  lath. 

A  pleasant  porch  opens  into  an  attractive  reception  hall 
from  which  we  have  an  open  stairway  to  second  floor. 

The  cellar  stairs  start 
from  the  hall,  which  a*so 
serves  as  a  psssage-way 
from  the  kitchen  to  the 
front  part  of  the  house. 

Four  good  chambers 
with  fine,  large  closets 
and  a  well  arranged  bath¬ 
room  are  provided  on  the 
second  floor. 

The  attic  will  furnish 
ample  room  for  storage 
purposes. 

Height  of  cellar  to 
joists,  7  feet;  first  floor, 

9  feet;  second  floor,  85 
feet. 

Will  cost  to  b  u  i  Id 
$3,600  exclusive  of 
heating  or  plumbing. 


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This  design  is  a  square  compact  house  which  is  the  most  economical  and  desirable  home  to  build. 
There  are  right  fine  large  rooms  and  a  good  bath  room  with  every  modem  convenience  arran- 
ed  so  as  to  utilize  the  space  to  the  greatest  advantage. 

The  cellar  extends  under  the  entire  house  and  is  connected  direct  with  the  yard  by  a  door  on 

the  grade  landing  of  cel- 
llar 

The  second  floor  has 
four  good  bed  rooms  and 
a  fine  bath  room,  but  if 
jpref  erred  three  large 
chambers  and  bath  room 
with  two  chambers  in  the 
attic  could  be  arranged. 

This  house  can  be 
built  for  $  1  750,  exclusive 
of  plumbing  and  heating. 

Height  of  cellar  7  ft. 
first  floor  9  ft.  and  second 
floor  8J  ft. 


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The  picturesque  little  cottage  here  illustrated  shows  plainly  the  care  and  thought  which  has 
been  put  upon  it  to  make  it  convenient,  attractive  and  up-to-date.  As  designed  the  house  is  built  of 
concrete  blocks,  and  cement  plaster  on  the  gables.  The  large  piazza,  pretty  bay  windows  and 
ornamental  gables  all  add  considerable  to  a  pleasing  exterior. 

After  passing  thro  the  vestibule  we  enter  the  spacious  living  room,  whose  large  bay  windows 

and  cozy  fire  place  give  it  an  inviting  aspect. 

The  dining  room  with  a  beautiful  circular  bay 
window  is  reached  by  passing  through  the  central  hall 
which  connects  all  rooms. 

The  kitchen  is  connected  direct  with  dining  room 
and  has  a  well  ordered  pantry. 

Two  good  sized  chambers  complete  what  must  be 
acknowledged  as  a  convenient  plan  for  a  delightful 
little  home. 

There  is  ample  room  in  second  story  for  two  good 
chambers  and  a  large  storage  room. 

Height  of  cellar  7  ft.;  first  floor  9  ft. 

We  estimate  this  house  to  cost  $1400,  exclusive 
of  heating  or  plumbing. 


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No.  137. 

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We  illustrate  in  this  design  a  convenient  little  lake  cottage.  While  we  do  not  claim  for  this 
cottage  any  artistic  or  picturesque  qualities,  it  includes  most  of  the  necessary  conveniences  for  an 
enjoyable  outing. 

The  large  screen  porch  we  consider  one  of  the  primary  requisites  for  pleasure  and  comfort  and 
furnishes  an  outdoor  living-room  and  dining-room. 

The  interior  living-room,  from  which  the  stairs  start,  is  made  doubly  attractive  by  a  large,  open 
fire-place  which  provides  ample  protection  from  the  discomfort  of  cool  evenings  or  rainy  weather. 

Two  good  chambers  are  finished  on  second  floor  and,  if  necessary,  at  an  extra  expense,  the 
second  story  could  be  continued  over  porch  and  a  number  of  extra  chambers  provided. 

This  house  will  cost  almost  any  price  from  $500  and  up,  depending  on  the  finish  and  how 
substantial  the  house  is  built. 


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This  interesting  house  was  built  in  Minneapolis.  The  high  gable  necessary  to  allow  rooms  to 
be  finished  in  attic  gives  it  an  appearance  which  might  not  be  pleasing  to  all.  The  gable  could  be 
lowered  if  the  extra  rooms  were  not  necessary,  and  a  more  artistic  result  produced. 

The  large  living  room 
with  its  cheery  fire-place 
and  the  well  lighted  dining 
room  make  a  very  pleas¬ 
ing  appearance  when  the 
sliding  doors  are 


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[with  plenty  of  closet  room 
(are  arranged  on  second 
floor. 

Height  of  cellar  7  ft.; 
first  floor  9  ft.;  and  second 
8  ft. 

Cost  to  build,  $2500, 
exclusive  of  heating  or 
plumbing. 


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exterior  as  illustrated  is  siding, 
gables  and  staining  them  a 


This  is  a  striking  cottage  of  a  unique  and  artistic  design.  The 
altho  a  very  pretty  effect  would  be  produced  by  shingling  the 
contrasting  color. 

Entering  the  hall  we  have  to  our  left  a  pretty  little  den,  and  to  the  right  a  comfortable  living 
room  with  an  imposing  corner  fire-place. 

A  well  lighted  dining  room  leads  through  a  fine  pantry  to  a  good  kitchen.  A  door  opens 

to  yard  on  the  cellar  stairs. 


A  coat  room  with  small  lava¬ 
tory  is  situated  between  stairs 
and  den. 

The  second  floor  is  divided 
into  four  small  chambers  and  a 
fine  bath,  but  if  preferred  it 
could  be  divided  into  two  large 
rooms,  and  one  small  one.  F our 
large  closets  provide  plenty  of 
room  for  storage  purposes. 

Height  of  first  floor  9  ft.;  se¬ 
cond  floor  8J  ft.;  and  cellar  7  ft. 

W  e  estimate  this  house 
$1650,  exclusive  of  heating 
or  plumbing. 


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This  house  is  designed  primarily  for  a  farm  house  but  with  a  few  changes  would  be  appropriate 
for  the  city.  The  exterior  could  be  finished  with  either  siding  or  cement  plaster,  whichever  would 
be  the  best  for  the  locality  in  which  it  is  built. 

The  large  porch  gives  it  an  inviting  homelike  appearance,  and  opens  directly  into  a  fine  living 
room  which  has  a  parlor  connecting  with  it  on  the  left,  and  a  bedroom  on  the  right. 

The  kitchen  can  be  reached  by  a  door  opening  direct,  or  by  passing  through  the  pantry. 

A  large  milk  room  with  door  opening  on  the  porch  is  also  connected  with  kitchen. 

We  have  two  staircases  which  meet  on  the  landing,  one  from  the  kitchen  and  the  other  from 
the  living  room.  One  of  these  might  be  left  out  and  some  expense  would  be  saved  and  considerable 
space.  A  door  opens  to  the  yard  on  the  grade  landing  of  cellar  stairs. 

The  second  floor  has  four  good  chambers. 

If  used  for  a  city 
home  the  parlor  addi¬ 
tion  and  milk  room 
would  be  left  off  and 
the  lower  chamber 
changed  to  den  or 
sewing  room. 

Height  of  first  floor 
9  ft.;  second  floor  8J 
ft.;  and  cellar  7  ft. 

This  will  cost  about 
$  1  800,  to  build  with¬ 
out  heating  or  plumb- 

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No.  142 


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This  little  one  story  cottage  is  finished  on  the  exterior  with  plastered  wire  lath  to  grade,  and  if 
colored  green  or  brow  n  would  produce  a  very  pleasing  appearance. 


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We  enter  the  fine  large  living  room  direct  and  from 
here  have  a  view  through  the  column  arch  into  the 
dining  room.  A  corner  fire  place  could  be  placed 
in  the  living  room  at  a  small  expense. 

A  convenient  pantry  connects  the  kitchen  and  the 
dining  room. 

The  location  of  the  bath  room  makes  it  easy  of 
access  both  from  the  lower  chambers  and  the  second 
floor  rooms,  and  is  given  an  individual  privacy  by 
opening  off  the  small  hall. 

The  second  floor  plan  is  not  shown  but  there  is 
ample  room  for  two  good  chambers  if  needed. 

The  porch  off  the  dining  room  would  make  a  very 
desirable  summer  resting  place  if  screened  in,  or  could 
be  changed  to  a  small  conservatory  at  a  slight  expense. 

This  house  can  be  built  for  $  1 400,  exclusive  of 
plumbing  or  heating. 

The  cellar  extends  under  the  entire  house  and  is 
seven  foot  to  joists  and  8|  feet  is  allowed  for  the  first 
floor. 


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This  would  make  an  ideal  suburban  home  or  is  well  designed  for  a  wide  lot.  The  gambrel 
roof  and  over-hanging  eaves  make  this  house  appear  much  smaller  than  its  dimensions  indicate. 

The  hall,  which  we  enter  from  the  vestibule,  has  direct  connections  with  every  room  on  the 
first  floor.  The  coat  closet  door,  if  fitted  with  a  full  length  mirror,  would  add  considerable  to  the 
attractiveness  of  the  hall. 

To  the  left  we  have  a  fine,  large  living  room,  which  has  a  door  opening  into  the 
dining  room  and  also  to  the  balcony,  which  could  be  screened  in  or  changed  to  a  conservatory. 

To  the  right  is  a  parlor  with  a  fine  fire  place,  having  book  shelves  on  either  side. 

The  second  floor  has  four  good  chambers,  sewing  room  and  convenient  bath  room. 

This  house  will  cost  $2500,  exclusive  of  plumbing  and  heating. 


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The  delightful  little  cottage  shown  in  this  illustration  combines  all  the  elements  of  an  inexpensive 
design  without  sacrificing  the  details  which  distinguish  an  attractive  home  from  a  plain  one. 

The  exterior  could  be  finished  in  cement  plaster,  siding,  or  shingles,  and  the  foundation 
made  of  cement. 

Entering  the  vestibule  a  door  to  the  right  opens  into  a  hall  from  which  the  stairs  start  and 
which  leads  past  the  bathroom  to  the  kitchen. 

The  door  to  the  left  opens  into  a  well  lighted  living  room  which  is  connected  with 
dining  room  by  sliding  doors. 

A  column  arch  could  be  substituted  and  would  add  considerable  to  the  size  as  far  as  appear¬ 
ance  is  concerned.  At  a  small  additional  expenditure  a  fire-place  could  be  placed  in  the  corner  of 
the  dining  room.  A  fine  pantry  connects  an  excellent  kitchen. 

Two  good  chambers  with  large  closets  and  two  store  rooms  are  divided  off  on  second  floor. 
Height  of  cellar  7  ft.;  first  floor  9  ft.;  second  floor  8  ft. 

This  cottage  will  cost  to  build  exclusive  of  heating  or  plumbing  about  $  1  000. 


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• 

This  very  simple  design  is  giving  an  air  of  substantial  worth  by  the  large  cornice  and  the  fine 
wide  heavily  built  porch.  Siding  is  used  to  second  floor  and  the  remainder  is  shingles. 

Entering  the  hall  up  from 
which  the  stairs  start  we  pass 
into  a  large  living  room  which 
would  be  considerably  improved 
by  a  cheery  fire-place  in  the 
corner. 

If  preferred  an  arch  might 
be  substituted  between  living 
room  and  dining  room. 

The  second  floor  has  three 
good  chambers  each  with  one 
or  more  roomy  closets,  and  a 
well  arranged  bathroom. 

Height  of  cellar  7  ft.;  first 
floor  9  ft.;  and  second  floor  8  ft. 

This  house  will  cost  $1450, 
exclusive  of  heating  or  plumbing. 


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The  attractive  little  house  here  shown  is  a  one-story  cottage 
but  three  good  chambers  as  indicated  in  the  floor  plans  can  be 
finished  in  the  second  story,  if  needed.  The  spacious  porch 
with  its  substantial  columns,  while  adding  considerable  to  the 
cost,  improves  the  ap¬ 
pearance  of  the  house 
to  such  an  extent  that 
it  is  money  well  spent. 

Passing  through  the 
vestibule  we  enter  a 
fine,  large  living  room 
which  is  separated 
from  the  bright,  well 
lighted  dining-room  by 
an  arch. 

A  double  cupboard 
is  substituted  for  a 
pantry  between  the 
kitchen  and  dining¬ 
room. 

A  linen  cupboard 
is  provided  at  the  end 
of  hall  under  window. 

The  location  of  the 
chimneys  will  permit 
stoves  to  be  used  in 
heating  these  rooms,  if 
preferred. 

This  house  will  cost 
$1,650  to  build, 
exclusive  of  heating  or 
plumbing. 


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This  design  is  more  pleasing  to  many  on  account  of  the  impressive  appearance  which  a  two 
story  house  presents.  Passing  through  the  vestibule  we  enter  a  fine,  large,  well  lighted  living  room 
with  an  attractive  fire-place  at  one  end.  The  increased  cost  of  an  open  stairway  and  the  trouble 
and  increased  expense  of  heating  a  house  so  built  has  influenced  us  to  design  a  house  with  conven¬ 
iently  located  closed  stairs. 

A  convenient  dining  room  with  many  windows  opens  directly  into  a  well  arranged  kitchen. 
A  fine  double  cupboard  is  substituted  for  a  pantry 

The  second  floor  has  four  good  bedrooms  with  ample  closet  room  and  bath  room. 

This  house  will  cost  $1,750  and  up,  depending  on  interior  finish  and  decoration. 


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This  design  is  intended  for  a  farm  house  but  with  a  few  changes  would  make  a  very  convenient 
city  home.  The  large,  wide  open  cornice,  and  spacious  porch  with  its  immense  square  columns,  give 
to  this  house  a  solid,  well  built  appearance.  Four  range  rock  is  used  for  foundation  above  grade  and 
three  inch  siding  for  the  remainder  of  the  building. 

The  large  living  room  has  a  bed  room  opening  off  of  it  which  could  be  made  a  very 
neat  little  den  or  nursery. 

The  commodious  dining  room  is  connected  with  kitchen  direct  which  can  also  be  reached  by 
passing  through  the  pantry. 

The  small 
rear  chamber 
could  be 
used  for  a 
bath  room  if 
desired. 

The  ar¬ 
rangement  of 
chimneys  per 
mits  of  this 
house  being 
easily  heated 
with  stoves. 

Exclusive 
of  plumbing 
or  heating 
this  house 
can  be  built 

for  1  750. 


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The  country  house  shown  in  this  illustration  must  appeal  to  any  farmer  as  a  home  which  in 
arrangement  and  size  of  rooms  fulfills  every  requirement. 

As  designed  the  house  is  built  of  concrete  blocks,  a  material  which  is  fast  superseding  all  others 
especially  in  the  country,  on  account  of  cheapness  and  durability. 

The  kitchen  has  opening 
off  of  it,  a  bath  room,  wash¬ 
room,  milk  room,  and  pantry 
and  is  also  connected  direct 
with  dining  room.  A  door 
opening  direct  to  the  cellar 
is  provided  from  the  outside 
on  grade  landing  of  cellar 
stairs. 

This  house  with  a  very 
few  changes  would  make  a 
fine  city  home. 

Height  of  first  floor  9  ft.; 
second  floor  8J  ft.;  and 
cellar  8  ft. 

Cost  to  build  $3000,  by 
contract  labor. 


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No.  102. 

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The  attractive  home  here  shown  is  one  that  retains  the  square  shape  which  is  the  most  eco¬ 
nomical  to  build,  but  which  in  most  cases  is  so  plain  as  to  be  distasteful  to  those  who  want  a  home 
that  has  a  distinguishing  difference  from  its  neighbors. 

The  large  porch  with  its  numerous  immense  columns  gives  it  a  solid,  well  built  effect. 

Entering  the  reception  hall  we  look  through  an  arch  into  the  spacious  living-room  with  its  corner 
fire-place.  The  dimensions  of  this  room,  12x18,  will  fulfill  the  popular  demand  for  a  living  room  as 
large  as  the  size  of  the  house  will  permit. 

The  dining  room  with  its  beautiful  bay  window  and  corner  fire-place  need  only  a  passing 
comment  as  to  its  many  attractive  features. 

The  kitchen  is  large  and  very  conveniently  arranged  and  has  steps  leading  to  landing  on  stairs. 

The  cellar  stairs  have  a  grade  landing  with  door  opening  on  the  outside. 

The  second  floor  has 
four  nice  bed-rooms,  each 
with  a  good  closet,  and  a 
[well  arranged  bath-room 
with  connecting  linen 
closet. 

The  cellar  extends  un¬ 
der  entire  house  and  is 
seven  feet  to  joist;  first 
floor  9  feet  and  second 


floor  8J  feet. 

This  house  will  cost 
$  1 900  to  build,  exclusive 
of  heating  or  plumbing. 


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This  quaintly  picturesque  home  was  built  for  a  prominent  Minneapolis  real  estate  man,  although 
with  a  somewhat  different  interior  arrangement. 

While  an  exterior  view  gives  the  idea  of  a  story  and  a  half  cottage,  the  interior  gives  the  same 
room  as  a  full  two  story  house. 

The  vestibule  as  shown  in  the  plans  opens  into  a  reception  hall,  but  if  desired,  might  be  made 
to  open  into  the  dining  room  and  a  den  made  of  the  reception  hall. 

The  dining  room  with  its  large  bay  window  makes  an  attractive  appearance.  An  arch  or 

sliding  doors  could  be 
substituted  between  the 
living  room. 

W e  have  a  fine  kitchen 
with  a  good  cabinet  in¬ 
stead  of  a  pantry. 

The  second  floor  has 
three  good  bed-rooms 
and  a  bath. 

An  outside  entrance  is 
provided  on  grade  land¬ 
ing  of  cellar  stairs. 

Height  of  cellar  7  ft.; 
first  floor  9  ft.;  second 
floor  8J  ft. 

Estimated  cost  of  this 
cottage  would  be  $  1  750, 
exclusive  of  heating  or 
plumbing. 


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This  illustration  shows  a  charming  house,  very  convenient  in  its  plan,  and  a  pretty  though  simple  design. 

The  cellar  walls  are  made  of  stone  below  grade  and  three  range  rock  above.  Siding  is 
specified  for  the  remainder  of  the  exterior,  but  a  very  rich  looking  effect  would  be  secured  by  using 
the  pressed  bricks,  which  now  are  so  popular.  This  would  add  considerable  to  the  first  cost,  but 
would  soon  pay  for  itself  in  the  saving  of  expense  in  painting,  repairs,  etc. 

The  reception  hall  with  the  open  staircase  to  landing,  the  fire-place  directly  opposite  the  front 
door,  the  seat  extending  along  the  wall  and  staircase,  the  coat  closet  with  its  fine  mirrored  door  and 
the  quaint  little  shelf  window  give  an  effect  which  must  be  pleasing  to  the  most  critical. 

The  living  room  and  dining  room  are  connected  by  sliding  doors;  an  arch  could  be 
substituted  if  desired.  The  conservatory  might  be  arranged  as  a  den  or  sewing  room.  A  large  pantry  con¬ 
nects  the  kitchen  and 
here  is  placed  the  re¬ 
frigerator  which  is  filled 
from  rear  porch.  The 
cellar  stairs  lead  to  a 
grade  landing  with 
door  opening  outside. 

The  steps  leading 
from  the  kitchen  con¬ 
nect  with  stair  landing 
and  then  to  second 
floor  where  we  have 
four  chambers,  each 
with  a  roomy  closet, 
and  a  large  bath-room. 

The  second  floor  is 
8J  ft.  high  high;  the 
first  floor  9  ft.,  and  the 
basement  7  ft. 

This  house  can  be 
built  for  $1500. 


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No.  105. 

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The  cottage  here  illustrated  is  one  that  gives  the  greatest  amount  of  room  for  the  material  used, 
and  to  those  wishing  a  cottage  of  moderate  cost  we  would  recommend  this  one. 

The  broad  massive-looking  porch  adds  considerable  to  the  appearance  of  this  home. 

W e  have  a  small  reception  hall  opening  into  a  10x14  living  room,  that  leads  into  a  dining  room 
which  although  not  large,  is  so  well  shaped  as  to  have  good  seating  capacity.  If  desired,  at  a  very 
small  additional  expense,  arches  or  sliding  doors  could  be  substituted  between  hall  and  living  room  and 
also  dining  room.  This  would  add  considerable  to  the  size  of  the  rooms  as  far  as  appearance  is 
concerned. 

The  large  pantry  where  we  have  placed  the  sink  gives  more  room  in  the  kitchen,  where  as 
often  occurs  in  houses  of  this  size,  space  is  most  needed. 

The  second  floor  has  a  bath-room  and  three  bed-rooms,  each  having  ample  closet  room. 

The  arrangement  of 
chimneys  is  such  in  this 
cottage  that,  if  pre¬ 
ferred,  stoves  could  be 
used  for  heating. 

A  direct  cellar  en¬ 
trance  is  secured  by  a 
door  opening  on  the 
cellar  stairs. 

The  basement  is  7 
ft.  to  joists;  first  floor 
9  ft.  and  second  floor. 

8  ft. 

This  house  will  cost 
to  build,  exclusive  of 
heating  or  plumbing, 

$1,000. 


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1  he  design  here  shown  is  of  the  favored  colonial  style.  The  large  porch  with  its  substantial 
columns  gives  it  an  inviting  homelike  appearance.  A  few  small  changes  in  the  interior  arrangement 
would  make  this  an  ideal  farm  house.  The  interior  is  finished  in  siding  to  second  floor 
and  shingled  on  the  gables. 

The  arrangement  of  the  rooms  on  first  floor,  as  shown  in  accompanying  floor  plans,  gives  a 
unique  and  different  idea,  but  still  retains  the  essence  of  what  is  considered  essential  to  a 
well  ordered  house. 

The  view  shown  of  the  reception  hall  must  appeal  to  our  readers  as  having  an  inviting  appear¬ 
ance  when  first  entering  the  house.  The  large  open  fire-place  with  the  seats  arranged  on  either 
side  betokens  an  air  of  hospitality  that  cannot  be  misunderstood. 

The  door  on  the  stairway  to  the  left  leads  to  the  den  or  library.  If  desired,  this  room  could 


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be  used  as  a  bedroom  and  a  door  cut  through  to  the  kitchen,  or  by  cutting  a  door  through  to 
the  porch,  it  would  be  convenient  for  an  office. 

A  large  well  lighted  living-room  opens  off  the  hall  through  the  archway  shown  on  the  right. 
This  connects  by  a  door  with  dining  room,  and  if  preferred  by  future  owner  an  archway  could  be 
substituted  here,  or  sliding  doors  placed  between  the  two  rooms,  as  their  is  ample  room  for  either. 

The  commodious  dining  room  connects  with  a  small  porch  which  could  be  enclosed  and  an 
attractive  little  conservatory  or  sewing  room  be  added  at  a  very  slight  cost. 

The  pantry  connects  with  the  kitchen,  which  is  1  3  x  16,  large  enough  even  for  a  farm  house. 
If  this  plan  is  used  as  a  farm  house  the  rear  porch  con’d  be  used  as  a  milk  room. 

The  steps  from  the  kitchen  lead  to  the  landing  and  thus  form  what  is  in  effect  a  rear  stairway. 

We  have  four  large  rooms  on  second  floor,  each  having  a  large  closet,  also  a  fine  linen  closet 
off  the  bath-room. 

The  cellar  extends  under  the  entire  house  and  is  7  ft.  high.  The  first  floor  is  9  ft.  and  the 
second  floor  8  ft.. 

This  house  can  be  built  for  $2200  exclusive  of  heating  or  plumbing. 


A  WORD  TO  OUR  FRIENDS: 

We  have  in  a  number  of  descriptions  suggested  changes  and  alterations  which  might  be  made 
in  floor  plans,  but  we  would  advise  our  clients  on  no  account  to  attempt  any  of  these  alterations 
without  first  consulting  us  and  having  their  plans  changed  accordingly.  Our  advice  in  building  is 
have  everything  right  before  you  go  ahead. 


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The  open  stairway 
and  view  into  the  living 
room  with  its  corner 
fire-place  makes  a 
striking  picture  when 
first  entering  the  hall. 

The  cellar  stairs 
open  off  of  passage  to 
front  hall  where  we 
have  a  small  lavatory. 
1  hree  large  chambers 
and  bath  room  are 
provided  on  second 
floor  and  if  desired 
three  more  could  be 
finished  in  attic. 

This  house  will  cost 
to  build  $2150,  exclu¬ 
sive  of  heating  or 
plumbing. 

Height  of  cellar  7 
ft.;  first  floor  9  ft.;  and 
second  floor  8J  ft. 


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No.  170 

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The  six  room  cottage  which  is  the  subject  of  this  illustration  can  be  very  cheaply  constructed 
when  the  size  of  the  rooms  and  the  numerous  conveniences  are  considered. 

The  porch  is  8x18  and  would  make  a  delightful  summer  outing  place  if  screened  in. 

The  door  to  the  left  in  the  front  hall  opens  into  the  fine  large  living  room  which  has  an  attrac¬ 
tive  center  fireplace.  To  the  right  we  have  the  dining  room  which  is  connected  through  the 
pantry  with  a  good  kitchen. 

The  steps  from  the  kitchen  to  the  landing  of  stairs  permits  second  floor  rooms  being  reached 
direct  from  any  first  floor  room. 

Three  good  bedrooms  and  a  fine  bathroom  with  ample  closet  room  both  for  clothing  and  stor¬ 
age  are  provided  on  second  floor. 

Height  of  cellar  7 5  ft.,  second  floor  8  ft.,  and  first  floor  9  ft. 

Estimate  cost  not  including  plumbing  or  heating  $1  350. 


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Nc.  105. 

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COLUMNS  and  ALL  KINDS  OF  INTERIOR  FINISH. 


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1887  we  made  Better  Hardwood  Flooring. 
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This  beautiful  house  would  make  an  ideal  country  home  or  a  commodious  city  residence. 

The  advantage  of  having  the  living  room  in  the  center  of  the  house,  with  almost  direct  access 
to  all  first  floor  rooms,  will  be  appreciated  by  all  our  readers. 

The  large  dining  room  is  connected  with  a  good  kitchen  by  a  fine  pantry. 

The  room  designated  as  office  would  make  an  ideal  den,  if  not  needed  for  that  purpose. 

Six  good  chambers  and  a  fine  bath  room  are  fin¬ 
ished  on  second  floor.  The  large  hall  is  made  very 
attractive  by  the  open  fire  place  at  the  end. 


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A  well  known  merchant  built  this  delightful  cottage  and  we  have  altered  the  floor  plans  a  trifle 
and  present  it  to  our  readers  as  one  whose  outline  and  arrangement  is  such  as  to  give  them  the 
greatest  amount  of  space  and  most  compact  arrangement  for  an  economical  home.  We  have  de¬ 
parted  entirely  from  recent  designs  and  present  a  plan  with  stairway  entirely  closed.  This  of  course 
is  considerable  saving.  The  small  den  shown  off  the  living  room  might  be  divided  by  a  column  arch 


and  a  fire-place  and  seat  placed 
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in  the  corner.  This  at  a  small  additional  expense  would  add 


Sliding  doors  divide 
the  dining  room,  and 
passing  through  the 
back  hall  we  enter  a 
well  arranged  kitchen. 
If  desired,  a  small  ad¬ 
dition  might  be  put  on 
the  rear  of  the  house 
and  an  entry  placed  in 
this,  and  also  a  conven¬ 
ient  pantry  provided. 

The  second  floor 
has  three  pretty  little 
bed-rooms,  all  of  which 
have  good  closet  room. 

Height  of  first  floor 
9  ft.;  second  floor  8J 
ft.;  cellar  7  ft. 

This  house  can  be 
built  for  $1250,  ex¬ 
clusive  of  heating  or 
plumbing. 


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No.  133 

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This  design  is  more  elaborate  than  we  have  before  presented  to  our  readers.  The  beautiful 
picturesque  exterior  and  well  planned  interior  we  know  will  be  pleasing  to  our  many  readers. 

With  the  gambrel  roof  finished  in  a  dark  green  and  mineral  red  used  for  remainder  of  building, 
and  cream  color  trimmings,  this  house  would  present  a  striking  and  attractive  appearance  that  would 
appeal  to  all  lovers  of  a  beautiful  and  interesting  home. 

Entering  the  hall,  from  which  the  stairs  start,  we  have  to  our  left  a  fine  living-room  with  a  cozy 
nook  at  one  end  where  is  placed  a  fire-place.  A  full  length  double  window  serves  as  an 
egress  to  the  large  porch  which,  if  enclosed  with  screens,  would  be  a  delightfully  cool  summer 
resting  place. 

To  the  right  of  the  hall  the  well  lighted  dining-room,  with  a  pleasant  little  conservatory  opening 
off  of  it,  is  connected  by  a  good  pantry  with  the  kitchen. 

The  second  floor  has  four  good  chambers  and  a  fine  bath  room. 

The  attic  provides  ample  room  for  storage  purposes. 

Height  of  cellar,  7  feet;  first  floor,  9  feet;  second  floor  8J  feet. 

This  house  will  cost  to  build,  exclusive  of  heating  and  plumbing,  $2,750. 


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The  low  price  at  which  this  little  concrete  house  can  be  built  and  the  cheapness  with  which  it 
can  be  kept  in  repair,  will  make  it  interesting  to  our  readers. 

Concrete  mixture  is  used  for  foundation  below  grade  and  concrete  blocks  for  the  remainder  of 
building,  with  exception  of  gables,  which  are  finished  with  matched  boards  and  two-inch  strips  over 
the  seams. 

We  enter  the  living  room  direct  from  the  porch,  where 
we  have  a  pretty  view  into  the  dining  room. 

A  hall,  which  is  used  as  a  connecting  room  for  all 

first  floor  rooms,  also  has 
the  cellar  entrance  and 
pantry  cupboards. 

Three  good  chambers 
with  ample  closet  room 
are  arranged  on  second 
floor. 

This  house  can  be 
built  for  $1500,  if  built 
by  contract  labor. 

Seven  feet  are  allowed 
to  joists  in  cellar  and  nine 
feet  for  first  floor  and 

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